censura
“censura” means “censorship” in Spanish (the suppression of speech or media).
censorship
Also: censure
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Muchos artistas luchan contra la censura en las redes sociales.
B1Many artists fight against censorship on social media.
En el pasado, la película sufrió una fuerte censura por parte del gobierno.
B2In the past, the movie suffered heavy censorship by the government.
No podemos permitir la censura de la información científica.
C1We cannot allow the censorship of scientific information.
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Quick Quiz: censura
Question 1 of 3
Which of these phrases refers to a political 'vote of no confidence'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'censura,' which originally referred to the office of a 'censor'—an official in Ancient Rome responsible for maintaining the census and supervising public morality.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'censura' the same as 'crítica'?
Not quite. While both involve negative feedback, 'censura' usually implies actually blocking or suppressing something, while 'crítica' is just expressing an opinion about it.
Can 'censura' be used for rating movies?
Yes, historically in many Spanish-speaking countries, the board that determined movie ratings (like PG or R) was called the 'junta de censura.'
Is 'censura' a masculine or feminine word?
It is feminine. You should always use it with 'la' or 'una.'